Samantha
@samanthakm.bsky.social
She/her. Disabled. Always tired (no really, moderate/severe ME/CFS). Animal lover. #Uglydogs
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Excuse me… Hellooooo! It’s Ember here, just letting you know it’s our special day today – International Red Panda Day!
Come & find out about the threats we face & what DZC is doing to help our wild cousins.
Come & find out about the threats we face & what DZC is doing to help our wild cousins.
September 19, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Excuse me… Hellooooo! It’s Ember here, just letting you know it’s our special day today – International Red Panda Day!
Come & find out about the threats we face & what DZC is doing to help our wild cousins.
Come & find out about the threats we face & what DZC is doing to help our wild cousins.
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Happy Red Panda Day to Emma, Koda and their bundle of joy!
Keeper Sam takes us down to see how they're all getting on. Have you been lucky enough to spot our cub when you've visited? 👀
Keeper Sam takes us down to see how they're all getting on. Have you been lucky enough to spot our cub when you've visited? 👀
September 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Happy Red Panda Day to Emma, Koda and their bundle of joy!
Keeper Sam takes us down to see how they're all getting on. Have you been lucky enough to spot our cub when you've visited? 👀
Keeper Sam takes us down to see how they're all getting on. Have you been lucky enough to spot our cub when you've visited? 👀
It has been a very frustrating day and I am in a big grump 😠
September 18, 2026 at 9:57 PM
It has been a very frustrating day and I am in a big grump 😠
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I love Lyra. She's a clean girl. She's also not a messy eater, unlike a certain other anteater who shall remain nameless.
Watch giant anteater, Lyra, enjoying a refreshing shower!
Notice how she uses her back feet and claws to help groom her wet fur, rolling around in the water to make sure she’s all clean!
Would you like to adopt Lyra? Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/product/lyra...
Notice how she uses her back feet and claws to help groom her wet fur, rolling around in the water to make sure she’s all clean!
Would you like to adopt Lyra? Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/product/lyra...
September 17, 2026 at 8:29 AM
I love Lyra. She's a clean girl. She's also not a messy eater, unlike a certain other anteater who shall remain nameless.
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1st panel - being chronically ill
2nd panel - hi mate, how's it going
3rd panel - [guy drowning with phone at his ear] - yeah, can't complain
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Our exclusive animal prints have been flying off the shelves and they can now be purchased online too!
Purchase here: onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dudleyzoo/sh...
Purchase here: onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dudleyzoo/sh...
September 13, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Our exclusive animal prints have been flying off the shelves and they can now be purchased online too!
Purchase here: onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dudleyzoo/sh...
Purchase here: onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dudleyzoo/sh...
Hi friends, is anyone about? It has been a bit of a day with the dogs.
We took them to the zoo in the motorhome, a trip we made very successfully last year. This year was not so good.
We took them to the zoo in the motorhome, a trip we made very successfully last year. This year was not so good.
September 10, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Hi friends, is anyone about? It has been a bit of a day with the dogs.
We took them to the zoo in the motorhome, a trip we made very successfully last year. This year was not so good.
We took them to the zoo in the motorhome, a trip we made very successfully last year. This year was not so good.
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Have you checked out the fabulous underwater viewing window at the bush dog habitat?
The semi-aquatic species have partially webbed feet and water-resistant fur which helps them dive and swim!
The semi-aquatic species have partially webbed feet and water-resistant fur which helps them dive and swim!
September 9, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Have you checked out the fabulous underwater viewing window at the bush dog habitat?
The semi-aquatic species have partially webbed feet and water-resistant fur which helps them dive and swim!
The semi-aquatic species have partially webbed feet and water-resistant fur which helps them dive and swim!
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Make sure you're getting your 5 a day, like Elliot, our binturong!
Throughout the week our binturongs enjoy a colourful diet, packed full of fruit & veg, including peppers, carrots, sweet potato, kiwi, melon, berries, nectarine, cabbage, courgette & apple. They're also given eggs, chickens & quail!
Throughout the week our binturongs enjoy a colourful diet, packed full of fruit & veg, including peppers, carrots, sweet potato, kiwi, melon, berries, nectarine, cabbage, courgette & apple. They're also given eggs, chickens & quail!
September 3, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Make sure you're getting your 5 a day, like Elliot, our binturong!
Throughout the week our binturongs enjoy a colourful diet, packed full of fruit & veg, including peppers, carrots, sweet potato, kiwi, melon, berries, nectarine, cabbage, courgette & apple. They're also given eggs, chickens & quail!
Throughout the week our binturongs enjoy a colourful diet, packed full of fruit & veg, including peppers, carrots, sweet potato, kiwi, melon, berries, nectarine, cabbage, courgette & apple. They're also given eggs, chickens & quail!
I don't like that we keep having adventures in the motorhome that we did not consent to. Last time it broke down. This time a work van clipped us and smashed their wing mirror and drove off.
Don't worry, all dogs and humans are fine. Only a small chip on the corner of the motorhome. Just 🤬
Don't worry, all dogs and humans are fine. Only a small chip on the corner of the motorhome. Just 🤬
September 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I don't like that we keep having adventures in the motorhome that we did not consent to. Last time it broke down. This time a work van clipped us and smashed their wing mirror and drove off.
Don't worry, all dogs and humans are fine. Only a small chip on the corner of the motorhome. Just 🤬
Don't worry, all dogs and humans are fine. Only a small chip on the corner of the motorhome. Just 🤬
I had the most excellent day yesterday at a small zoo fundraiser, where I pet goats and a ferret and did an armadillo experience (fate, because I was wearing armadillo earrings) but today it turns out that I have broken myself. Whoops. Entirely predictable, but entirely ouch.
August 31, 2026 at 1:22 PM
I had the most excellent day yesterday at a small zoo fundraiser, where I pet goats and a ferret and did an armadillo experience (fate, because I was wearing armadillo earrings) but today it turns out that I have broken myself. Whoops. Entirely predictable, but entirely ouch.
Some photos from today's outing. Please enjoy 💚
August 26, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Some photos from today's outing. Please enjoy 💚
Today is painted dog day, but I don't actually have any painted dog socks! It's a disgrace!
Instead, I am wearing some dog socks my sister bought me (she broke her no swearing rule for them) and I will show you my painted dog made from a reclaimed snare, which is a wonderful initiative.
Instead, I am wearing some dog socks my sister bought me (she broke her no swearing rule for them) and I will show you my painted dog made from a reclaimed snare, which is a wonderful initiative.
August 26, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Today is painted dog day, but I don't actually have any painted dog socks! It's a disgrace!
Instead, I am wearing some dog socks my sister bought me (she broke her no swearing rule for them) and I will show you my painted dog made from a reclaimed snare, which is a wonderful initiative.
Instead, I am wearing some dog socks my sister bought me (she broke her no swearing rule for them) and I will show you my painted dog made from a reclaimed snare, which is a wonderful initiative.
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We are celebrating World Painted Dog Day today. If you are visiting, make sure that you pop by and see Isabel & Walter and learn all about the conservation efforts to save these endangered carnivores through the interpretation around their African-themed habitat.
August 26, 2026 at 7:15 AM
We are celebrating World Painted Dog Day today. If you are visiting, make sure that you pop by and see Isabel & Walter and learn all about the conservation efforts to save these endangered carnivores through the interpretation around their African-themed habitat.
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Happy World Wild Dog Day to our pack of handsome boys 🧡
These incredible canines are unfortunately one of the most endangered carnivores in Africa, so it's essential that we continue to conserve the species by building awareness and working with Tusk.
These incredible canines are unfortunately one of the most endangered carnivores in Africa, so it's essential that we continue to conserve the species by building awareness and working with Tusk.
August 26, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Happy World Wild Dog Day to our pack of handsome boys 🧡
These incredible canines are unfortunately one of the most endangered carnivores in Africa, so it's essential that we continue to conserve the species by building awareness and working with Tusk.
These incredible canines are unfortunately one of the most endangered carnivores in Africa, so it's essential that we continue to conserve the species by building awareness and working with Tusk.
Yesterday I went out with my family to a fun day 'festival' at a tiny farm. Some very nice people let me walk one of their alpacas in my chair as a trial.
August 23, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Yesterday I went out with my family to a fun day 'festival' at a tiny farm. Some very nice people let me walk one of their alpacas in my chair as a trial.
I'm so tired that I feel drunk and dizzy and nauseous, but I'm hurting too much to sleep. What a fun (terrible) combination!
Marvelous Crowley (David Tennant, Good Omens)
ALT: Marvelous Crowley (David Tennant, Good Omens)
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August 23, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I'm so tired that I feel drunk and dizzy and nauseous, but I'm hurting too much to sleep. What a fun (terrible) combination!
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Happy International Orangutan Day from our family group of Bornean orangutans.
Join us at 12.45pm for our Presenter-led talk, where you find out more about the threats orangs face in the wild as well as what we can all do to help their survival - particularly when out shopping!
Join us at 12.45pm for our Presenter-led talk, where you find out more about the threats orangs face in the wild as well as what we can all do to help their survival - particularly when out shopping!
August 19, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Happy International Orangutan Day from our family group of Bornean orangutans.
Join us at 12.45pm for our Presenter-led talk, where you find out more about the threats orangs face in the wild as well as what we can all do to help their survival - particularly when out shopping!
Join us at 12.45pm for our Presenter-led talk, where you find out more about the threats orangs face in the wild as well as what we can all do to help their survival - particularly when out shopping!
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Can we get Becca to goal before the poop bag drops in Melissa's yard?
Only one way to find out! #UglyDogs
Only one way to find out! #UglyDogs
I just woke up and saw the donations from over night! I am so grateful for you all!!! I sent individual thank you notes via GFM. I am a smidge over half way. Tupac will scream thank you in all directions but he won’t tell me when. When he does I’ll let you all know. ❤️
gofund.me/4dbd83769
gofund.me/4dbd83769
Donate to Support Needed to Keep My Home, organized by Becca Holderness
Through a series of events mostly out of my control, I got behind on my house paymen… Becca Holderness needs your support for Support Needed to Keep My Home
gofund.me
August 17, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Can we get Becca to goal before the poop bag drops in Melissa's yard?
Only one way to find out! #UglyDogs
Only one way to find out! #UglyDogs
#UglyDogs our entire household is having a pretty shit time of things recently. If I explain where Clara and Dex are up to after their intensive vet visits this week, please can you just let me know any thoughts/comments/experiences etc.?
August 8, 2026 at 10:17 PM
#UglyDogs our entire household is having a pretty shit time of things recently. If I explain where Clara and Dex are up to after their intensive vet visits this week, please can you just let me know any thoughts/comments/experiences etc.?
Video taken from Noah's Ark Zoo Instagram, of two giant anteaters meeting, checking each other out and napping nearby.
August 5, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Video taken from Noah's Ark Zoo Instagram, of two giant anteaters meeting, checking each other out and napping nearby.
I can't, I have to fast in 17 minutes 😭😭
July 28, 2026 at 10:43 PM
I can't, I have to fast in 17 minutes 😭😭